Initial impressions: 2022 Skoda Kodiaq TSI Sportline

Cabin does a real nice job insulating engine and outer ambience noise. Night and day compared to my Vento TSI.

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Hi all,

After much thought and discussions with friends, family and suggestion from fellow Team-BHPians, had finally booked the Kodiaq Sportline. More details on the thought process later in the initial ownership review.

On Tuesday, I did a brief PDI and yesterday I finally took the delivery of my White Sportsline. Must say, the feeling is special . Car has done 150 kms and was 83kms ODO while taking the delivery. In my ~70kms, my quick observations below (more later):

Likes:

• Car looks handsome and is a head turner, makes you feel very special behind the wheel.
• Wireless Apple Carplay and wireless charger - works seamlessly every time.
• Ingress and egress is very easy for my parents. A big thumbs up.
• Car headlights -Automatic and Adaptive LEDs lights up your way really nicely. Night drives should really not be a problem any more (though not a fan of long night drives).
• Very silent inside - Cabin does a real nice job insulating engine and outer ambience noise. Night and day compared to my Vento TSI.
• Impressive quality of everything you touch and see.
• No rattles whatsoever - Uneven surface, put holes, speed bumps - Nothing!
• Music system - Oh boy! Awesome.

Dislikes: (Not much for now but nit-picking below)

• Not used to too many electronics in my car before, will need some getting used to.
• Alcantara seats - I know what is coming, just have to be careful. Though have to admit, it looks and feel classy.
• Not too sure yet how to install an Ipad Holder on the sport seats - any ideas? This is mandatory for my daughter to be entertained on rear seats.
• No TPMS on Sportline - Why Skoda?
• There should be a setting to turn off headlight washers as I don't need them to spray every time I spray clean the windshields.
• Rear parking camera quality is strictly average.

Above are the quick observations in the past day and a half and will surely write the detailed review soon. Also attaching some pictures taken during PDI and delivery:

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